SAMURAI FLAMENCO joins director Takahiro Omori, who’s notable directorial accomplishments include Durarara!!, Natsume’s Book of Friends, and Baccano!, and acclaimed character designer Yoshimitsu Yamashita, who’s work can be seen in Phantom Inferno, Mushibugyo, and Blade of the Immortal. Our protagonists will be portrayed by Toshiki Masuda (Kimi no Iru Machi, Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal) and Tomokazu Sugita (Gintama, Macross Frontier, Beezlebub).

This is the story of the birth of a true hero featuring these two young men with a touch of comedy and serious drama, while they come face to face with hardships as they search for the true meaning of becoming a hero of justice in this world!”

“Onoda Sakamichi is a rather timid, anime-loving first-year student at Sohoku High School. Upon entering high school, he tried to join the anime research club, but after meeting Imaizumi Shunsuke, a renowned cyclist since middle school, and Naruko Shoukichi, who swept the Kansai cycling championship, he ended up joining the competitive cycling club. All kinds of incidents and rigorous training awaited Sakamichi, but with the support of his many friends and upperclassmen like Kinjou, Tadokoro, and Makishima, he went on to overcome many trials. And as the days went by, the talented road racer inside Sakamichi began to awaken...!

High school students pushing themselves to the limit as they bet everything on their bicycles are about to begin a race of passionate souls!”